Patents by Inventor Dennis Krampotich
Dennis Krampotich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9341802Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Publication number: 20160109671Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Jonathan Walter Coan, Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Publication number: 20160062069Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Patent number: 9223106Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan Walter Coan, Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Publication number: 20150370025Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. For example, a front panel of the blade can be opened either upwardly or downwardly at the discretion of the user. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Cables can be routed to the rear of the chassis system from either of two sides at the discretion of the user. The blades carried by the chassis have fiber management trays that can be rotationally oriented in any desired rotational position at the discretion of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Dennis Ray Wells, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Cyle D. Petersen, Kamlesh G. Patel, Jonathan R. Kaml, Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Dennis Krampotich
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Publication number: 20150309277Abstract: A communications panel includes a chassis configured to receive at least one spool arrangement. Each spool arrangement includes a spool and at least one optical termination port that rotates in unison with the spool. PLM can be provided at the communications panel so that PLI stored electronically on optical connectors received at the optical termination ports can be provided to a data management network via the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Kevin John Thompson, Timothy Haataja, Matthew Holmberg
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Patent number: 9170392Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Tyco Electronics Services GmbHInventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Publication number: 20150241653Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Patent number: 8938147Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Publication number: 20140334793Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic retention device to properly accommodate for cable management arrangements and schemes in telecommunication infrastructures that are massive in scale and/or require subsequent adaptation of the infrastructures. The device includes a C-shaped opening and a spring biased door which moves inwardly to allow cable entry and exit to the device. In one embodiment, the spring is an integral extension of the door. In another embodiment, the spring is a separate torsion coil spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Paula Rudenick, Dennis Krampotich
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Patent number: 8805153Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic retention device to properly accommodate for cable management arrangements and schemes in telecommunication infrastructures that are massive in scale and/or require subsequent adaptation of the infrastructures. The device includes a C-shaped opening and a spring biased door which moves inwardly to allow cable entry and exit to the device. In one embodiment, the spring is an integral extension of the door. In another embodiment, the spring is a separate torsion coil spring.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Paula Rudenick, Dennis Krampotich
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Publication number: 20140219622Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Walter Coan, Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Publication number: 20140178025Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Patent number: 8737796Abstract: A telecommunications device includes a main housing body having a major wall and a plurality of minor walls that extend outwardly from the major wall. A cover mounts to the main housing body at a location opposite the major wall. A connection interface is disposed between the cover and at least one of the minor walls. The connection interface allows the cover to be slid relative to the minor walls in a direction that is generally parallel to the major wall between an uncaptured position and a captured position. At least one telecommunications component is mounted within the main housing body. A first cable manager defines an opening for receiving a fiber optic cable. The first cable manager includes a first portion connected to the main housing body and a second portion connected to the cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Patent number: 8705927Abstract: A cable management panel including a chassis and a drawer. The chassis defining rear and side openings for cable entry and exit. The drawer having a front panel that may include angled adapters. The drawer having an open rear that accommodates cables entering from the rear openings of the chassis, and that accommodates the addition of a rear wall. The cable management panel being adaptable to provide a variety of cable routing configurations to accommodate a user's particular cable routing needs.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Ryan Kostecka, Anthony Szczodroski
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Patent number: 8565572Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis defining an interior region and a tray assembly disposed in the interior region. The tray assembly includes a tray and a cable spool assembly. The cable spool assembly is engaged to a base panel of the tray. The cable spool assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the tray. The cable spool assembly includes a hub, a flange engaged to the hub and an adapter module. The flange defines a termination area. The adapter module is engaged to the termination module of the flange. The adapter module is adapted to slide relative to the flange in a direction that is generally parallel to the flange between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Publication number: 20130243387Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic retention device to properly accommodate for cable management arrangements and schemes in telecommunication infrastructures that are massive in scale and/or require subsequent adaptation of the infrastructures. The device includes a C-shaped opening and a spring biased door which moves inwardly to allow cable entry and exit to the device. In one embodiment, the spring is an integral extension of the door. In another embodiment, the spring is a separate torsion coil spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Paula Rudenick, Dennis Krampotich
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Patent number: 8526774Abstract: A cable management and termination arrangement constructed for use in both a sliding drawer application and a hinged panel application. The cable management and termination arrangement including a sliding drawer and first and second hinged access panels. In a sliding drawer application, the arrangement is horizontally mounted; the drawer slides between an open position and a closed position to provide access to the interior. In a hinged panel application, the arrangement is vertically mounted; the first and second hinged access panels pivot between open and closed positions to provide access to the interior.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Ryan Kostecka
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Patent number: 8494330Abstract: A bulkhead adapter plate that mounts to a face panel of a cable management panel, and a method of making the bulkhead adapter plate. The plate including angled adapter mounting openings formed by performing a minimum number of bending operations.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Anthony Szczodroski
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Patent number: 8483536Abstract: A cable management panel including a chassis, a drawer, and an open-drawer locking arrangement. The open-drawer locking arrangement preventing inadvertent closing movement of the drawer relative to the chassis. The open-drawer locking arrangement including an activation arm accessible from the front of the drawer and a locking piece located at the rear of the drawer. The activation arm moving in a linear direction to engage the locking piece, causing the locking piece to rotate from a locking position to a non-locking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Ryan Kostecka